2017 Volvo S60

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Rating8.0

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Compact Sedan
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$33,950 - $60,000
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

A compelling balance between power and fuel economy

Rear-seating legroom is compromised when you choose the standard-wheelbase versions

The five-cylinder and six-cylinder engine configurations have been completely axed

Top-notch safety scores

Quaint infotainment system

Sweet spot between ride and handling

Specs & Features

$35,950

price

240 hp @ 5600 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Volvo S60 is a compact sedan offered in 4 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $33,950. For that price, it mainly competes with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the Cadillac ATS, and the BMW 3 Series. Between 4 trims, the S60 offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine capable of making 240 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 2.0L turbocharged and supercharged Inline-4 engine which makes 302 horsepower. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The S60 reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.3 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.5 seconds with the 2.0L Turbo Supercharged Inline-4 engine's lower and higher output respectively. Depending on the powertrain, the S60 can manage a combined fuel economy of between 26 and 29 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 12 striking colors the S60 comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The base engine has enough power to get going without compromising the fuel economy. We suggest you choose the T5 Inscription as it's the least expensive trim that has a long wheelbase. Apart from standard features like a backup camera and rear parking sensors that make the drive more convenient and safe, the T5 Inscription can be equipped with the Technology package that adds a plethora of driving assist aids. If you live in the north or any region that receives heavy winters, choosing AWD and Climate package should be a good bet.

Trims

    T5 Dynamic
    $33,950 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    T5 Inscription
    $36,800 onwards
    • Parking assist
    T5 Inscription Platinum
    $41,000 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8AM
    • Horsepower: 240 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 26 mpg
    T6 R-Design Platinum
    $47,400 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Navigation system
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    T6 Polestar
    $60,000 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 362 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 347 lb.-ft. @ 3100 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$33,950- $60,000

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.03

Horsepower

362 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

347 lb.-ft. @ 3100 rpm

Capacity

5

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$32,000- $44,900

Gasoline

6.72

206 hp @ 6800 rpm

182 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$37,995- $72,000

Gasoline

7.11

276 hp @ 5250 rpm

306 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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$31,200- $49,250

Gasoline

8.33

186 hp @ 4400 rpm

221 lb.-ft.

4

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$34,900- $48,950

Gasoline

8.33

190 hp @ 4200 rpm

236 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$33,450- $49,900

Gasoline

7.61

180 hp @ 5000 rpm

200 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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$27,065- $36,540

Gasoline

6.82

182 hp @ 6700 rpm

172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

5

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$34,595- $49,495

Gasoline

7.55

272 hp @ 5500 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$25,675- $31,010

hybrid

7.66

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

129 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$22,610- $38,750

Gasoline

8.39

175 hp @ 6000 rpm

175 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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2017 Volvo S60 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.7 sec--
    5 sec13.6 sec-
    5.4 sec13.9 sec142 mph
    5.6 sec13.8 sec-
    2017 Audi A4

    Ranked #5

    5.7 sec14.4 sec130 mph
    6 sec14.3 sec155 mph

    2017 Volvo S60 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      25 mpg36 mpg29 mpg17.8 gal.445/640.8 mi.
      43 mpg41 mpg42 mpg14 gal.602/574 mi.
      2017 Audi A4

      Ranked #2

      27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg15.3 gal.413.1/566.1 mi.
      2017 Audi A3

      Ranked #3

      26 mpg35 mpg29 mpg13.2 gal.343.20/462 mi.
      24 mpg36 mpg29 mpg18.5 gal.444/629 mi.
      24 mpg36 mpg29 mpg14.8 gal.355.2/532.8 mi.

      2017 Volvo S60 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        2017 Volvo S60

        Ranked #17

        182.5 in.73.4 in.58.4 in.5.4 in.109.3 in.
        195.4 in.74 in.56.8 in.6 in.115.8 in.
        192.5 in.72.8 in.57.7 in.5.8 in.109.3 in.
        191.9 in.72.2 in.58.5 in.5.4 in.110.4 in.
        191.8 in.72.9 in.58 in.6 in.112.2 in.

        2017 Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid

        Ranked #4

        191.8 in.83.5 in.58 in.6 in.112.2 in.

        2017 Volvo S60 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2017 Volvo S60

          Ranked #15

          12 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.-
          15.8 cu.ft.103.2 cu.ft.256.5 cu.ft.
          14.7 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.1 cu.ft.104.6 cu.ft.
          10.4 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.102.8 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.

          2017 Volvo S60 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -12 cu.ft.--
            137.4 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.98 ft.
            41 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2017 Audi A3

            Ranked #4

            -12.3 cu.ft.-67 ft.
            -10.8 cu.ft.--
            -12 cu.ft.--

            2017 Volvo S60 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3500 lbs.890 lbs.3619 lbs.
              2017 Audi A3

              Ranked #1

              7700 lbs.1102 lbs.3428 lbs.
              3700 lbs.-4012 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3431 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1091 lbs.3263 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3373 lbs.

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